Sidewalk on South Lawn & Construction Everywhere
Plans are underway to spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on controversial “grounds improvements” that will make major changes to the appearance of the areas surrounding the pool as part of the Masterplan.
The Joint Committee (charged with reviewing and approving everything related to the BSP Masterplan) had failed to announce to the public an invitation to attend the August 15 meeting when they approved 6o% of the plans. So the public… Continue reading
Please Attend Monthly Pool Maintenance Meetings
[ September 14, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. October 12, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. November 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Barton Springs Pool Maintenance meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month, 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., at Barton Springs Pool
The public is encourage to attend the Barton Springs Pool Maintenance meeting to discuss maintenance practices at pool, between public and staff. These take place at the pool, near the guard office.… Continue reading
Please Attend the BSP Joint Committee Meeting
[ September 19, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. October 17, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. November 21, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. ] BSP Joint Committee (Parks and Recreation Dept, Environmental Board, and Forestry) is to be held the third Monday of every month at 6:15 pm. At these meetings, it makes important decisions regarding our beloved pool, trees and grounds. These are the meetings where the Master Plan projects are discussed, and where staff updates the… Continue reading
BSP Joint Commitee Meeting
[ July 18, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm. ]
BSP JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 18, 2011 – 6:15 PM, PARD ANNEX – 919 W 28 1/2 St., SHOAL CREEK ROOM
Agenda:
C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
D. BRIEFS (Briefs are informational items only, no public comment will be taken)… Continue reading
Last Public Input Bypass Tunnel Parks Meeting 3/22/11 6 pm
[ March 22, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Bypass tunnel last presentation before proceeding to design phase (official public input phase will be closed tonight)
Tonight 3/22/11 at Parks Board meeting aa6pm at City Hall, B&C room
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Updated presentation bypass tunnel for tonight, by Johnny Price Watershed COA
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=149575
eng report, itemized cost page 6
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/drftrpt.pdf
report appendices:
repair sketches
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-a.pdf
site drawings
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-b.pdf
field survey info
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-c.pdf
appendix d part 1
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-d1.pdf
appendix d part 2… Continue reading
Pool Reopens with Part of South Lawn Restricted
[ March 12, 2011; ] Barton Springs Pool
Resumes Normal Operating Hours
on Saturday, March 12th
Beginning Saturday, March 12th, Barton Springs Pool will resume normal operating hours (5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily; lifeguards on duty 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. daily).
Part of the “South Lawn” will remain fenced-off to allow for newly installed sod to establish. Work to upgrade the mechanical and plumbing systems in the bathhouse will continue, so restroom and shower access will be limited.… Continue reading
PARD Private Gain on Public Property Meeting
[ October 4, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting on October 4th from 6pm – 8pm at the Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 to provide information and get public input about the commercial use of City parkland.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is experiencing an increase in unauthorized and unregulated commercial usage of dedicated parkland. This discussion will be part of a comprehensive… Continue reading
Why Pool is Being Closing Extra Early Thurs Aug 12
The following exchange between Peter Steinhardt, a BSP swimmer and Tom Nelson, head of the Aquatics Dept for Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department follows. Please read bottom up for correct chronology and to learn about the money interest that will be announced at the press conference on Thursday.
From: Nelson, Tom [tom dot nelson at ci dot austin dot tx dot us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:12 AM
To: Peter Steinhardt
Cc: McNeeley, Kimberly
Subject: RE: safety signs
Barton Springs Weather
